Tesla, Inc. founded in 2003 by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning and later joined by visionary Elon Musk, has revolutionized the automotive and energy sectors. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Tesla is celebrated for its cutting-edge electric vehicles, battery energy storage systems, and solar products. With a mission to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, Tesla's product lineup reflects its commitment to sustainability. The company's influence extends beyond electric vehicles as it leads the charge in renewable energy technologies, aiming to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to develop and implement quality management systems and strengthen continuous improvement at our Megapack 2XL manufacturing site in Lathrop, CA. This position will involve managing technicians (direct reports) for vision automation and production audits, and project-managing data science deliverables to achieve quantifiable improvements in Tesla's quality systems. This hands-on role demands dependability, integrity, and a servant leadership approach to empower site teams while upholding our uncompromising high bar on safety, quality, and standards. Expect travel, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement in a sustainable, people-first culture.
What You'll Do
Architect advanced integrated quality systems leveraging real-time data from Tesla's manufacturing platforms
Champion continuous improvement and first principles thinking to evolve systems beyond baseline requirements
Manage and mentor technicians who perform select system audits, ensuring consistent execution, reporting and problem solving
Conduct audits on compliance, system effectiveness, and performance, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions 
Develop feedback loops, CAPA processes, and metrics monitoring to resolve issues proactively and prevent recurrence
Develop processes and systems from scratch that can scale
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure preparedness for external regulatory audits (e.g. ISO 9001, compliance) and customer visits
What You'll Bring
Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years in quality engineering, with experience establishing and auditing systems in global manufacturing or remanufacturing
Proven track record of managing teams and conducting effective audits
Knowledge of quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001) and tools and methodologies (e.g. PFMEA, control plans, CAPA)
Knowledge of lean principles and problem-solving methodologies
Strong understanding of data analytics in manufacturing environments and fluency in conveying compelling narratives through data-driven storytelling
Servant leadership style, empowering others through guidance and strong communication
Impeccable judgment, uncompromising integrity in quality and safety, and resilience in dynamic environments
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or a similar certification is a plus
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
 Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
 Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
 Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
 Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
 Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
 Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
 Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
 Employee Assistance Program
 Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
 Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
 Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
 Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
 Tesla Babies program
 Commuter benefits
 Employee discounts and perks program
 Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation
$93,600 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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Quality Systems Engineer, Megafactory

Quality Systems Engineer role focused on developing and implementing advanced, real-time quality management systems for a manufacturing site. You will lead continuous improvement, manage and mentor technicians performing vision automation and production audits, and drive CAPA and feedback loops to prevent recurrence. The role also includes preparing for external regulatory audits and customer visits while leveraging data analytics to quantify quality improvements.

Quality Systems Engineer, Megafactory

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